Senior CNC Machinist & Precision Parts Mentor

Dover Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components, part of Dover Corporation, is seeking a skilled Machinist to set up, adjust and operate lapping and grinding machines and related tools. The role requires reading drawings, achieving tight tolerances, and performing inspections on first pieces and in-process parts.

The candidate will train lower-level machinists, maintain records, and ensure safe, clean work areas. A minimum of 5 years in machining and ability to read blueprints are essential.

Qualifications

• Clear communication, both oral and written.
• Organization skills; keep area clean to 5S standards.
• Prior shop or mechanical experience desired.
• Meets productivity standards by completing work in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Works from drawings, sketches and specifications in completing various machining operations.
• Performs machine set-ups to obtain close tolerances, fitting and alignment of machined parts.
• Obtains required inspections on first pieces of a run according to prescribed procedure and performs inspections on work-in-progress using a wide variety of measuring devices.
• Completes and maintains all necessary records of time, part counts, first piece inspections, and requisition forms, etc. for each job.
• Makes jigs, fixtures or other specialized non-production devices as qualified and assigned.
• Acquires raw material, supplies, tools, etc. when necessary.
• Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion and conforms to all quality procedures and standards.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance of machines according to PM schedule.
• Troubleshoots drawings, machining, tooling, programming, material, etc. and making competent decisions pertaining to job at hand.
• Utilizes Geometric Dimension & Tolerance as called out on print.
• Responsible for providing guidance and training to lower-level machinist

Skills

Clear communication

Organization skills

Prior shop or mechanical experience

Meets productivity standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dover Precision Components, part of Dover Corporation, is seeking a skilled Machinist to set up, adjust and operate lapping and grinding machines and related tools. The role requires reading drawings, achieving tight tolerances, and performing inspections on first pieces and in-process parts.

The candidate will train lower-level machinists, maintain records, and ensure safe, clean work areas. A minimum of 5 years in machining and ability to read blueprints are essential.